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Rationale for Opposing New Bins
Q5.Please explain
Dislike advertising in public spaces
Blight on streetscape / eyesore / visual pollution
Obtrusive
Too big / too tall
Against making revenue like this
Capacity issues
Like the current system
Don’t like them (general mention)
Top “Opposing” Mentions
Includes comments like:
Oppose selling public property for ads
The City is not in the ad business
Too much advertising around
Includes comments like:
Uses too much space;
Blocks the view
Crowds sidewalk
Includes comments like:
Taxes should cover waste management;
Prefer to pay higher taxes;
Should find other ways to generate revenue.